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Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Canewdon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Canewdon
Canewdon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Althorne, 42km from Leeds Castle.
Canewdon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Althorne, about 5 km away.
Canewdon is a village and civil parish in the Rochford district of Essex, England. The village is located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the town of Rochford, while the parish extends for several miles on the southern side of the River Crouch. At the 2021 census the parish had a population ofRead more
1,656.
Canewdon is situated on one of the highest hills of the Essex coastline, from which St Nicholas's Church affords wide views of the Crouch estuary. East of the village lies the island of Wallasea, popular for sailing, and a wetland sanctuary for wildlife.
The name Canewdon is derived from Old English words meaning 'the hill of Cana's people' and not, as is sometimes claimed, from King Canute, who fought and won the Battle of Ashingdon nearby in 1016 against the English King Edmund Ironside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Canewdon?
Within an hour or so of Canewdon: Johnsons Cafe (16 km), Leeds Castle (42 km), Flatford Mill (42 km), Canterbury Cathedral (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Canewdon?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Canewdon?
Canewdon is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Althorne.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,072
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6176, 0.7446
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Canewdon
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
44 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
55 km · about 65 min drive
cafe
Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Canewdon
- 60 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
- 65 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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